Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology
Quick Stats
Earnings, Debt & Completion
What happens to students who enroll at Carroll University, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
Typical debt at graduation equals about 47% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.
Earnings rank: 67th percentile among bachelor’s-degree-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (WI wage index 0.92). This drives the Outcome Rating.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.
Earnings by Major at Carroll University
Median pay of bachelor's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.
| Major | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | vs. national | Rank (pay) | Rank (wage-adj.) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting and Related Services | $61,110 | $87,085 | +14% | #147 of 796 | #121 | $25,434 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | — | $79,884 | -4% | #200 of 452 | #179 | — |
| Computer Science | — | $79,438 | -26% | #303 of 349 | #289 | — |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $74,323 | $78,698 | -11% | #775 of 966 | #773 | $27,000 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $33,333 | $77,095 | +41% | #9 of 610 | #9 | $27,000 |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods | — | $72,961 | -15% | #100 of 126 | #79 | — |
| Biology | $43,188 | $67,070 | +17% | #147 of 841 | #86 | $27,000 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | $50,603 | $66,689 | +14% | #80 of 275 | #68 | $26,500 |
| Public Health | — | $66,494 | +13% | #39 of 215 | #31 | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $41,704 | $64,807 | -5% | #586 of 1176 | #506 | $27,000 |
| Marketing | $43,841 | $62,400 | -10% | #352 of 516 | #322 | $25,549 |
| Psychology | $37,079 | $55,446 | +9% | #229 of 1027 | #140 | $27,000 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $38,417 | $52,608 | -26% | #215 of 253 | #212 | $27,000 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $38,101 | $51,960 | -6% | #440 of 660 | #398 | $27,000 |
| Special Education and Teaching | $46,661 | $50,570 | +0% | #101 of 177 | #94 | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $45,253 | $50,285 | +6% | #228 of 680 | #210 | $27,000 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | — | $48,979 | -5% | #218 of 345 | #222 | — |
| Education | — | $48,682 | -1% | #14 of 27 | #9 | — |
| Graphic Communications | $40,825 | $47,327 | +9% | #22 of 59 | #20 | $27,000 |
| Zoology/Animal Biology | $25,303 | $39,677 | -10% | #44 of 52 | #38 | $27,000 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.
The Carroll University Town Property Report
- Avg home value near campus: $375,394
- Avg rent near campus: $1,341/mo
- Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 53122 (4.1% cap, Elm Grove)
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🏆 Where Carroll University Ranks
Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.
Costs & Financial Aid
Tuition & Fees
| Category | In-State | Out-of-State |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $36,400 | $36,400 |
| Total Cost (On-Campus) | $54,764 | $54,764 |
Financial Aid
Programs & Career Paths
Top Degree Programs
Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.
Related Career Paths
Careers that graduates from Carroll University's top programs commonly pursue.
Student Demographics
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- Outcomes (B+): Graduation and retention rates
- Affordability (F): Net cost and financial aid access
- Resources (C+): Class sizes and selectivity
- Experience (A): Campus life and learning format
- Prestige (C+): Reputation and recognition
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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology